Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Hospitalist

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is recruiting for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to work full time on the inpatient acute care medical-surgical units at Shawn Jenkin’s Children’s Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. The pediatric inpatient units include over 50 patient beds staffed by board-certified pediatric hospital medicine physicians, skilled nurses, respiratory therapists, clinical pharmacists, dietitians, child life specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers and social workers.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN
Physician Assistant or APRN License Type/Certification: Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP/PNP): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
Physician Assistant or APRN License Type/Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
Excellent clinical skills, experienced with efficient, direct patient care
Active listening, critical thinking and the ability to reflect a professional and caring persona for patients and families.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based medicine

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Acute Care NP (PACNP): Pediatric pts (birth to age 21), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable or technologically dependent.
One year of Pediatric subspecialty experience with inpatient pediatric care and physical medicine & rehab medicine or pediatric neurology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide Direct patient care delivery on medical/surgical and rehabilitation units
Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline
Streamlines inpatient timely discharges
Assist in coordination of care between physicians, nurses and sub-specialty teams
Initiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
Documents and bills for direct care provided in Epic electronic medical record
Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice
Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research
Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization
Interaction with a diverse group of learners including medical students, residents, and fellows
Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members